The NSF S-STEM INSPIRED program will provide scholarships to first-year students who are pursuing bachelor’s degrees in STEM disciplines. The program will support students with up to four years of funding.
Program components for first-year students include:
- Enhanced, STEM-specific activities;
- A summer bridge program with a stipend provided, preparing students for advanced STEM coursework, imparting key skills for academic success, and developing connections with students, staff, and faculty;
- A cohort advising course to introduce scholars to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ community and reinforce relevant skills at each stage of their academic development;
- Three 1-credit courses (Entering Research, Entering the STEM Workforce, and STEM Entrepreneurship) will scaffold the experience of INSPIRED scholars as they prepare for and participate in academic and research experiences at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and beyond;
- Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) activities complementing key STEM courses;
- Competitive funds to support summer research experiences, or micro- or mini-internships, and attendance at scientific meetings.
To be eligible, students must:
- be an admitted first-year student at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳;
- have a current FAFSA on file with ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳;
- have substantial demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA, with preference given to Pell-eligible students;
- be a U.S. Citizen;
- have a minimum 3.25Â overall GPA;
- intend to major in one of the following STEM disciplines: Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering Physics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology;
- complete the INSPIRED program application.
Eligible students will be able to view and apply for this scholarship in their . To have priority consideration for this scholarship, complete the application by February 1, 2025. Visit your myÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gateway for more details.Â